Newsvine - olympichttp://www.newsvine.com/olympicNewsvine - olympicen-usCopyright 2015Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:04:30 +0000Tue, 3 Mar 2015 23:52:02 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssPistorius lived out dream by running at Olympicshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/14/16961548-pistorius-lived-out-dream-by-running-at-olympicshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/14/16961548-pistorius-lived-out-dream-by-running-at-olympicsolympicsolympicworld-newsdreamlondon-gamesoscar-pistoriuspistoriusThu, 14 Feb 2013 14:13:14 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 file photo, South Africa's Oscar Pistorius wins gold in the men's 400-meter T44 final at the 2012 Paralympics, in London. Pistorius has been arrested after a 30-year-old woman was shot dead at his home in South Africa, early Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sunday, July 29, 2012 file photo, South Africa's sprinter Oscar Pistorius talks to members of the media after his first open training session at the team base during the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after a 30-year-old woman was shot dead at his home in South Africa. Police say Pistorius, a double-amputee known as "Blade Runner," was taken into custody after the shooting early Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at his home in a gated complex in the country's capital. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)</p><p>Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius leaves the Boschkop police station, east of Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 en route to appear in court charged with murder. Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was taken into custody and was expected to appear in court Thursday after a 30-year-old woman who was believed to be his girlfriend was shot dead at his home in South Africa's capital, Pretoria. (AP Photo/Chris Collingridge) SOUTH AFRICA OUT</p>USA Wrestling formalizes Olympic committeehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/12/16938396-usa-wrestling-formalizes-olympic-committeehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/12/16938396-usa-wrestling-formalizes-olympic-committeesportsolympicsolympicus-newswrerejectionusa-wrestlingTue, 12 Feb 2013 17:10:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 file photo Keitani Graham of Micronesia competes against Charles Edward Betts of the United States, right, during the 84-kg Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. An official familiar with the decision says IOC leaders have dropped wrestling from the program for the 2020 Olympics. In a surprise decision Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013, the official tells The Associated Press that the IOC executive board decided to retain modern pentathlon and remove wrestling instead. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)</p><p>FILE - The Aug. 6, 2012 file photo shows Sayed Abdelmonem Hamed of Egypt competing against Zaur Kuramagomedov of Russia (in blue) during the 60-kg Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. The IOC executive board decided Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1013 to retain modern pentathlon  the event considered most at risk  and remove wrestling instead from its list of core sports. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>FILE - The Aug. 5, 2012 file photo shows Cuba's Gustavo Balart, left, competing with South Korea's Choi Gyu-jin during 55-kg Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program. The IOC executive board decided Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1013 to retain modern pentathlon  the event considered most at risk  and remove wrestling instead from its list of core sports. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)</p>Olympic organizers say agreement reached with G4Shttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/12/16935283-olympic-organizers-say-agreement-reached-with-g4shttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/12/16935283-olympic-organizers-say-agreement-reached-with-g4seubritainsecurityolympiclondon-olympicsworld-newsTue, 12 Feb 2013 10:46:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postGa. Olympic park bomber to write autobiographyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/08/16420249-ga-olympic-park-bomber-to-write-autobiographyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/08/16420249-ga-olympic-park-bomber-to-write-autobiographyusbomberolympicus-newsautobiographycentennial-parkWed, 9 Jan 2013 02:41:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postUSOC keeps hosting idea alivehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/20/16047169-usoc-keeps-hosting-idea-alivehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/20/16047169-usoc-keeps-hosting-idea-alivesportsolympicsusocassociated-pressolympicolympic-committeebidThu, 20 Dec 2012 19:48:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postMcDowell calls for help to settle Olympic debatehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/24/14694242-mcdowell-calls-for-help-to-settle-olympic-debatehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/24/14694242-mcdowell-calls-for-help-to-settle-olympic-debatesportsgolfolympicmcdowellgraeme-mcdowellnationalityThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:56:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the fairway on the 6th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament in Shanghai, China on Thursday Oct. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)</p>Stats show no Olympic boom for British tourismhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14360439-stats-show-no-olympic-boom-for-british-tourismhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/11/14360439-stats-show-no-olympic-boom-for-british-tourismeubritaintourismolympicworld-newsThu, 11 Oct 2012 09:41:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postUgandans celebrate first medal in 40 yearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13294948-ugandans-celebrate-first-medal-in-40-yearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13294948-ugandans-celebrate-first-medal-in-40-yearscelebrationsmarathonugandaolympiclondon-olympicsworld-newsafWed, 15 Aug 2012 00:27:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Ugandan Olympic Gold medallist marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich, holding the Ugandan flag centre accompanied by Education and Sports Minister Jessica Alupo, centre left, inspect a guard of honor, at Entebbe International Airport 42 kms from the capital Kampala, Uganda, Wednesday Aug. 15, 2012. Kiprotich's win has been deeply felt in Uganda, which had not won gold since the Munich Games in 1972. Lawmakers are considering a motion that declares Kiprotich a national hero, his employer has promised to promote him at work. (AP Photo/ Stephen Wandera)</p><p>Ugandan Olympic Gold medaliist marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich, centre in suit, being received by his wife and relatives at Entebbe International Airport 42kms from the capital Kampala, Uganda, Wednesday Aug. 15, 2012 Kiprotich's win has been deeply felt in Uganda, which had not won gold since the Munich Games in 1972. Lawmakers are considering a motion that declares Kiprotich a national hero, his employer has promised to promote him at work. (AP Photo/ Stephen Wandera)</p><p>Ugandan Olympic Gold medallist marathoner champion Stephen Kiprotich, centre in suit, being greeted by relatives and friends at Entebbe International Airport 42 kms from the capital Kampala, Uganda, Wednesday Aug. 15, 2012 . Kiprotich's win has been deeply felt in Uganda, which had not won gold since the Munich Games in 1972. Lawmakers are considering a motion that declares Kiprotich a national hero, his employer has promised to promote him at work. (AP Photo/ Stephen Wandera)</p>Israel home to former Olympic legendhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13260973-israel-home-to-former-olympic-legendhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13260973-israel-home-to-former-olympic-legendisraelelderolympicworld-newsmlMon, 13 Aug 2012 17:39:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Agnes Keleti, a 91-year-old former Olympic gymnast, performs a split at her house in Herzliya, Israel, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. Keleti won 10 Olympic medals, including 5 gold medals, while she represented Hungary in the Olympic games of 1948, 1952, and 1956. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)</p><p>Agnes Keleti, a 91-year-old former Olympic gymnast, holds a picture of herself performing on the beam during a competition, at her house in Herzliya, Israel, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. Keleti won 10 Olympic medals, including 5 gold medals, while she represented Hungary in the Olympic games of 1948, 1952, and 1956. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)</p><p>Agnes Keleti, a 91-year-old former Olympic gymnast, poses for a picture at her house in Herzliya, Israel, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. Keleti won 10 Olympic medals, including 5 gold medals, while she represented Hungary in the Olympic games of 1948, 1952, and 1956. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)</p>Gold, sneakers, models? Fashion's Olympic momenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13260057-gold-sneakers-models-fashions-olympic-momenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13260057-gold-sneakers-models-fashions-olympic-momententertainmentusfashiontributeolympicMon, 13 Aug 2012 16:23:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>British model Kate Moss poses on stage during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>FILE - This Sunday Aug. 12, 2012 file photo shows models, from left, Lily Cole, Karen Elson, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Naomi Campbell, Jourdan Dunn and Georgia May Jagger walking with a male model during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Models had their moment at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, with the likes of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell bringing gold ballgowns, high heels and glamour to the stadium that had been home to sneakers and sweat. The unusual moment seemed to stump even the NBC announcers, who identified Campbell and Moss and otherwise stayed silent for much of the tribute set to David Bowie's "Fashion. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)</p><p>British model Lily Donaldson poses during a performance set to David Bowie's "Fashion," during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)</p><p>British model Naomi Campbell, fourth right, walks with other models during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p>Olympic exodus causes uptick in flight numbershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13255329-olympic-exodus-causes-uptick-in-flight-numbershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/13/13255329-olympic-exodus-causes-uptick-in-flight-numbersbusinesseuaviationolympicexodusMon, 13 Aug 2012 10:17:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postAP PHOTOS: A rockin' Olympics closing ceremonyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/12/13247280-ap-photos-a-rockin-olympics-closing-ceremonyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/12/13247280-ap-photos-a-rockin-olympics-closing-ceremonymonty-pythonolympicphotous-newsceremonygalleryolympic-stadiumsummer-gamesclosing-ceremonyMon, 13 Aug 2012 00:47:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010 file photo Roger Daltrey, left, Zak Starkey, center, and Pete Townshend of The Who perform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)</p><p>Actor Timothy Spall portrays Winston Churchill as he delivers a speech from atop a representation of St. Stephens' Tower during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>The Olympic Flame burns as the Olympic Rings stand illuminated during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)</p><p>The Spice Girls perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)</p><p>Fatboy Slim performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Kristy Wigglesworth)</p><p>Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)</p><p>Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)</p><p>French athletes parade during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)</p><p>Lee Thompson of Madness performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge, left, Britain's Prince Harry, center, and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, right, sing the British national anthem during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p><p>British swimmer Hannah Miley throws confetti up in the air during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>British singer Annie Lennox performs "Little Bird" during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)</p><p>British comedian Russell Brand performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>British DJ Fatboy Slim performs on a giant octopus during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)</p><p>Ethiopian athletes dance during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>British comedian Eric Idle performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Kristy Wigglesworth)</p><p>Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes waves the olympic flag next to Jacques Rogge and London Mayor Boris Johnson, left, during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Kristy Wigglesworth)</p><p>London Mayor, Boris Johnson, left, watches the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, right, wave the Olympic flag as the International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge applauds during the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jeff J Mitchell, Pool)</p><p>Portugal's Nuno Delgado, right, dances with performers during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p>Top 10 memories of the London Olympicshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/12/13244876-top-10-memories-of-the-london-olympicshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/12/13244876-top-10-memories-of-the-london-olympicssportsolympics10olympiclondon-olympicsworld-newstop-10momentsSun, 12 Aug 2012 18:11:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE-In this Tuesday, July 31, 2012, file photo, U.S. gymnasts,from left, Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross raise their hands on the podium during the medal ceremony during the Artistic Gymnastic women's team final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in London. With the gymnastics competition over, the U.S. women's gymnastics team is beginning to realize just how big a deal they've become back home. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates his win in the men's 4 x 100-meter relay final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. Jamaica set a new world record with a time of 36.84 seconds.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, United States' Michael Phelps, left, touches the wall as South Africa's Chad le Clos closes in for second place during the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)</p>5 Olympic things to know for Sundayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/12/13242777-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-sundayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/12/13242777-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-sundaysportsolympicssundayolympiclondon-olympicsknowthings-toSun, 12 Aug 2012 13:34:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A Japanese supporter gestures near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, prior to the start of the men's marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)</p>AP PHOTOS: Highlights from 2 weeks of London 2012http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13237583-ap-photos-highlights-from-2-weeks-of-london-2012http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13237583-ap-photos-highlights-from-2-weeks-of-london-2012olympicsapqueen-elizabeth-iiqueen-elizabetholympichighlightsphotous-newslondon-gamesgallerySun, 12 Aug 2012 00:33:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 file photo, U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. Douglas won the all-around competition. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)</p><p>Jamaica's Usain Bolt leads USA's Ryan Bailey to win the gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, United States' Missy Franklin competes in the women's 200-meter backstroke final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Franklin won the gold. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 file photo, United States' women's 4 x100-meter relay team members, from left, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight, Tianna Madison and Allyson Felix celebrate their gold medal win at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. The United States relay team set a new world record with a time of 40.82 seconds. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 file photo, Russia's Misha Aloian, right, fights Mongolia's Tugstsogt Nyambayar during their men's flyweight 52-kg semifinal boxing match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 file photo, from left to right, Susie Scanlan, Kelley Hurley, Courtney Hurley and Maya Lawrence of the United States celebrate their victory at the end of the women's eppe team bronze medal fencing competition against Russia at the ExCel Centre at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP PhotoDamir Sagolj, Pool, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 file photo, South Africa's Oscar Pistorius, center, leads Jamaica's Rusheen McDonald, left, Dominican Republic's Luguelin Santos, second left, and Russia's Maksim Dyldin, right, in a men's 400-meter heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 file photo taken with a fisheye lens, Belarus' Nastassia Mironchyk-Ivanova competes in the women's long jump final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 file photo, Spain's Pau Gasol (4) and teammate Felipe Reyes (9) celebrate their win over Russia in a semifinal men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. Russia's Vitaliy Fridzon is at right. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 file photo taken with a fisheye lens, Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi clears the obstacle in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 file photo, United States' Carli Lloyd (10) celebrates after scoring against Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (1) during the women's soccer gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 file photo, United States' Carli Lloyd, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 file photo, United States' Abby Wambach celebrates after winning the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. The United States won 2-1. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 file photo, cyclists compete in a BMX cycling men's quarterfinal run during the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, United States' Michael Phelps, left, touches the wall as South Africa's Chad le Clos closes in for second place during the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 file photo, United States' swimmer Michael Phelps holds up a silver trophy after being honored as the most decorated Olympian at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Phelps was honored with a special individual ceremony after concluding his record-breaking career as the most decorated Olympian. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 file photo made using a fisheye lens, Jaime Azcarraga, of Mexico, rides his horse Gangster in the equestrian show jumping team competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2012 file photo, Japan's Yuki Otsu, bottom, sits on the ground as Mexico's Carlos Salcido, right, and teammate Diego Reyes, second right, hug at the end of their men's soccer semifinal match at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2012 file photo, United States' Misty May-Treanor, left, and Kerri Walsh Jennings celebrate after defeating China in their semifinal women's beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 file photo, Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures as he crosses the finish line to win gold in the men's 200-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)</p><p>Australia's Elizabeth Cambage jams her finger into the eye of Russia's Natalya Vodopyanova while defending a drive to the basket during a women's bronze medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>USA's Foluke Akinradewo, right, cries as she hugs teammate Jordan Larson after losing to Brazil 3-1 during a women's volleyball gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 file photo, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo is hoisted up by his players after the team won their men's soccer bronze medal match against Japan in Cardiff, Wales, at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 file photo, USA's Tyson Chandler dunks against Australia's David Andersen during a men's quarterfinals basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 file photo, South Korea's Son Yeon-jae performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)</p><p>United States' Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, from left, display the gold medal following a ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>United States' Kevin Durant, left, and LeBron James celebrate during the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. United States won the game 107-100. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Tamara Vega, of Mexico, falls off her horse Douce de Roulad, during the equestrian show jumping stage of the women's modern pentathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>The sun sets behind the Olympic stadium before the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Martin Rickett, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE</p>Enjoying London, USOC wants to host Olympics, toohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13233061-enjoying-london-usoc-wants-to-host-olympics-toohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13233061-enjoying-london-usoc-wants-to-host-olympics-tooussportsolympicbidSat, 11 Aug 2012 14:21:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post5 Olympic things to know for Saturdayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13232953-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-saturdayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13232953-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-saturdaysportsolympicssaturdayolympiclondon-olympicsknowthings-toSat, 11 Aug 2012 14:05:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Russia's Daria Dmitrieva performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p>Olympic fire sale: A price listhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13231308-olympic-fire-sale-a-price-listhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/11/13231308-olympic-fire-sale-a-price-listfiresalelistolympicsummer-olympicsworld-newsSat, 11 Aug 2012 10:56:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_postWant an Olympian's nightstand? It's on sale herehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13227235-want-an-olympians-nightstand-its-on-sale-herehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13227235-want-an-olympians-nightstand-its-on-sale-heresportssaleolympicworld-newsfire-salemichael-phelpsSat, 11 Aug 2012 04:37:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Monday, July 23, 2012 photo, IOC President Jacques Rogge, center, sits on a bed as he is accompanied by Charles Allen, village mayor, during his visit to the Athletes' Village at the Olympic Park, in London. More than 1 million items from the athletes village and Olympics Park are on sale right here, right now, and they'll be ready for collection right after the Paralympic Games end in early September. Included are; night stands, lamps, umpire's chairs an even beanbags. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>In this Tuesday July 31, 2012 photo, Olympic athletes dine at the dining hall inside the Olympic Village, in London. More than 1 million items from the athletes village and Olympics Park are on sale right here, right now, and they'll be ready for collection right after the Paralympic Games end in early September. Included are; night stands, lamps, umpire's chairs an even beanbags. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)</p><p>In this Monday, July 23, 2012 photo, IOC President Jacques Rogge, center, shakes hands with Australian water polo player Sam McGregor, second from right, during his visit to the Athletes' Village at the Olympic Park, in London. More than 1 million items from the athletes village and Olympics Park are on sale right here, right now, and they'll be ready for collection right after the Paralympic Games end in early September. Included are; night stands, lamps, umpire's chairs an even beanbags. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>In this Monday, July 23, 2012 photo, IOC President Jacques Rogge, center, sits on a bed as he is accompanied by Charles Allen, village mayor, during his visit to the Athletes' Village at the Olympic Park, in London. More than 1 million items from the athletes village and Olympics Park are on sale right here, right now, and they'll be ready for collection right after the Paralympic Games end in early September. Included are; night stands, lamps, umpire's chairs an even beanbags. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>In this Sunday, July 22, 2012 photo, Cuban wrestlers Yunior Estrada, left, and Hanser Meoque play a video game at the Athletes' Village at the Olympic Park, in London. More than 1 million items from the athletes village and Olympics Park are on sale right here, right now, and they'll be ready for collection right after the Paralympic Games end in early September. Included are; night stands, lamps, umpire's chairs an even beanbags. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)</p><p>In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 photo, a worker directs the crowd at Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. More than 1 million items from the athletes village and Olympics Park are on sale right here, right now, and they'll be ready for collection right after the Paralympic Games end in early September. Included are; night stands, lamps, umpire's chairs an even beanbags. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p>LeBron helps US beat Spain in tight Olympic finalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13223449-lebron-helps-us-beat-spain-in-tight-olympic-finalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13223449-lebron-helps-us-beat-spain-in-tight-olympic-finalsportsrdpolympiclondon-olympicsFri, 10 Aug 2012 22:34:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>United States' Jordan Ernest Burroughs, celebrates after winning against Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi after the gold medal match at a 74-kg men's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>United States' Carmelita Jeter reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 4 x 100-meter relay during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. The United States relay team set a new world record with a time of 40.82 seconds.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)</p><p>United States' women's relay team from left, Tianna Madison, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight, and Allyson Felix pose for a photo by the clock showing their world record time, during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p><p>United States' Jordan Ernest Burroughs, goes into the crowd and celebrates after winning against Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi after the gold medal match at a 74-kg men's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Jamaica's Usain Bolt leads United States' Ryan Bailey to win the men's 4 x 100-meter relay final during the athletics in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. Jamaica set a new world record with a time of 36.84 seconds.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)</p><p>United States' Candace Parker (15) shoots for the basket past France's Endene Miyem during a women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)</p><p>Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates his win in the men's 4 x 100-meter relay final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. Jamaica set a new world record with a time of 36.84 seconds.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)</p><p>Britain's Mohamed Farah celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 5000-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)</p><p>United States' Diana Taurasi, right, and Candace Parker bite their gold medals after beating France in the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>United States' LeBron James and Kevin Durant react during the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. USA won 107-100. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>United States' LeBron James (6) dunks against Spain during the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Christian Petersen, Pool)</p><p>United States' Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant celebrate the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p>5 Olympic things to know for Fridayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13218387-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-fridayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/10/13218387-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-fridaysportsolympicsfridayolympiclondon-olympicsknowthings-toFri, 10 Aug 2012 14:32:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Germany's Jana Berezko-Marggrander performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)</p>5 Olympic things to know for Wednesdayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/08/13181658-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-wednesdayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/08/13181658-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-wednesdayolympicswednesdayolympiclondon-olympicsworld-newsknowthings-toWed, 8 Aug 2012 14:53:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>US Misty May-Treanor, right, and Kerri Walsh Jennings, left, celebrate after defeating China in their semifinal women's beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)</p>5 Olympic things to know for Tuesdayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/07/13162702-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-tuesdayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/07/13162702-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-tuesdaysportsolympicstuesdayolympiclondon-olympicsknowthings-toTue, 7 Aug 2012 13:55:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>China's Liu Xiang, center, checks for injuries as Barbados' Shane Brathwaite, right, and Poland's Artur Noga, left, react as others continue in a men's 110-meter hurdles heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)</p>5 Olympic things to know for Mondayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/05/13143498-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-mondayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/05/13143498-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-mondaymondaysportsolympicsolympiclondon-olympicsworld-newsknowthings-toMon, 6 Aug 2012 00:47:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>British supporters react as they watch a broadcast of the woman's 1500-meter semifinals on a screen at Hyde Park in London during 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)</p>5 Olympic things to know for Sundayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/05/13128078-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-sundayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/05/13128078-5-olympic-things-to-know-for-sundaysportsolympicssundayolympiclondon-olympicsworld-newsknowthings-toSun, 5 Aug 2012 11:43:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Runners pass through the historic landmark of Leadenhall Market in London during the women's marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Julien Behal, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE</p><p>Runners pass through the historic landmark of Leadenhall Market in London during the women's marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Julien Behal, PA)</p>